Woman claims she was unlawfully incarcerated for 87 days – Defense verdict

Plaintiff was arrested on or about Oct. 22, 2009, for threatening to burn her mother’s house in violation of §18.2-83 of the Code of Virginia. Following her arrest, plaintiff was incarcerated, initially at the Hampton City Jail and subsequently the Hampton Roads Regional Jail. The defendant, a public defender, was appointed to represent the plaintiff.
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